Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,770 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Arlington Heights, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in telemetry (TELE) is sought for a flexible float position within inpatient medical-surgical (MS) and telemetry units in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This position involves providing exceptional patient care across various units, requiring candidates to bring their license on the first day. The role provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with scheduled orientation and flexible unit assignments.

Job Details:

• Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Specialty: Telemetry (TELE)
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; 2+ years of strong Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) nursing experience; experience working in a resource pool or float environment; proficiency in EPIC Charting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Telemetry background and prior float pool experience.
• Additional Information: The nurse will remain at the designated facility but will rotate across all medical-surgical and telemetry units; float may be required to all MS/TEL units, including weekends as needed; no on-call requirements. Orientation sessions are scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays, totaling 24 hours (12 hours nonbillable).
• Submission Requirements: Updated resume, skills checklist completed within 12 months, one reference within 12 months, Illinois license verification.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1279841. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Telemetry

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus